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Cycling tourism needs a boost! And we need events like the one organised by European Cyclists' Federation at ITB Berlin 2026.
"Cycling tourism trends 2026: innovation, knowledge and public-private strategies" - in practice six presentations, full of interesting numbers and observations.
The session was reliably moderated by Agathe Daudibon, head of EuroVelo. Right after her, Heiko Riekenberg took the stage to present CycleSummit, connecting cycling tour operators. Wanda Nowotarska spoke about the development of cycling routes in the West Pomerania region in Poland. Then Christian Tänzler from ADFC Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e. V. discussed developments on the German cycling tourism market, referring to data from the latest ADFC Bicycle Travel Analysis. After that Bastiaan Overeem from NBTC Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions spoke about cycling tourism in the Netherlands and Isabell Eberlein about events organised by Velokonzept GmbH, including Velo Berlin.
It was efficient, informative and engaging. Experts in cycling tourism development from different countries, working at different levels and with different experiences. Each of them shared positive examples showing how much has already been achieved in cycling tourism, but also how much still remains to be done in other countries, regions, organisations and events.
The most important slide? "Cycling tourism needs a boost" from Christian. It showed that cycling tourism has already a huge reach in Germany - in 2025 more than half of the population (39.3 million people!) used bicycles for leisure and holidays. At the same time it highlighted that safe infrastructure, an easy entry into cycling tourism through day trips or cycling holidays, and communication focused on enjoyment and recreation are key for further growth. This means building high-quality infrastructure, creating bicycle-friendly mobility chains and introducing concrete actions within national tourism strategies.
It is good that cycling tourism has its place at ITB. And that green on the Green Stage... perfect, because bicycles are green!
AI trip planning tools are having a moment and the conversation in most industries has settled into two camps: "AI will replace us", or "AI is just a tool".
I think travel is more interesting than that and I believe the real question isn't whether AI can plan a trip. It clearly can, to a point. The question is what it can't do.
AI can't read a client who says they want adventure but actually needs comfort. It can't call in a favour with a property that's technically full. It can't sit across from someone and understand that this trip is really about a family reconciliation, or a milestone they haven't told anyone about yet.
Luxury travel has always been about the human behind the itinerary. I don't think that changes.
But I'm curious whether advisors are finding that clients (who may be using AI) are arriving better informed, more demanding, or somewhere more complicated than either?
This is a profound take. You’re absolutely right—AI can map a route, but it can’t feel the ‘vibe’ a client is looking for or understand the unspoken emotional goals of a journey
At Georgian Travel Club, we operate in the Luxury segment in Georgia, and we see this every day. Our clients don't just want a booking; they want the local 'favours' you mentioned—access to exclusive spots and that deep human touch that AI lacks
If you're ever looking for a partner in the Caucasus who balances high-tech logistics with high-touch luxury service, I’d love to connect 🙌
Great points, Nupur. I'd argue AI is actually going to make travel advisors more relevant, not less. But the way advisors operate will have to evolve.
A few things that will matter most:
Specialization. Clients can absolutely start a trip on ChatGPT or any number of AI planning tools. But those tools still lack the nuance of deep expertise in a particular destination or travel style. Advisors who clearly define their niche will stand out, because generalists are exactly what AI already does well enough.
Personalization. The way you know your client, their unspoken preferences, the context behind the trip, that's a moat AI can't easily cross. Advisors who double down on that relationship-driven personalization will thrive.
AI literacy. Advisors need to understand what's happening in this space, not to fear it, but to use it. Clients are showing up better informed (and sometimes misinformed). Knowing how to cut through the noise and deliver curated, trustworthy guidance is the new skill set.
Trust and data privacy. As clients share more personal information with AI tools, the question of who's protecting their data becomes real. Advisors who can offer that layer of security and discretion add genuine value.
Content authenticity. With AI-generated content flooding every channel, advisors also need to be careful not to get caught in the "AI slop" trap. Original voice and real expertise will be what earns attention.
So yes, to your question, clients are arriving more informed and more demanding. But that's actually an opportunity. The advisor who is AI-literate, deeply specialized, and relationship-first isn't being replaced. They're being elevated.
Hi Rohit, thank you for your response. I personally deeply agree with everything you said. The specialisation point is the one I keep coming back to. The generalist is exactly what AI already does, you're right, and I think that's going to force a genuine reckoning for advisors who've built their business on breadth rather than depth.
The AI literacy point resonates also. I've done AI consulting for companies across Australia before moving into travel, and one of the consistent patterns I saw was that the people who feared the tools the most were the ones who understood them the least. The fear tends to dissolve pretty quickly once you actually use them. :)
Hi Nupur,
Yes, It will force the travel agents towards depth and details. As AI will be dependent of Data and validity of that can always be questioned.
Using the AI Tools responsibly and protecting your clients and your personal brand as much as one can by AI Literacy will be paramount.
You are 100% correct people who fear AI the most have little understanding. One has to manage this change by empowering with Knowledge and constantly evolving which is not easy:)
The Africa Rally team and I will be attending the World Travel Market (WTM) event in Cape Town (13-15 April), and wondering who else will be there. Keen to meet up and network.
Share your talks, sessions and events in the comments.
This is (some of) the Travel and TravelTech community in Ireland!
With help from Catherine Grant, Kevin O’Shaughnessy, Khristina Quigley, Amanda Campbell, TechIreland, and feedback from the wider community, I've tried to create an Irish ecosystem view.
These companies are...
- serving the Travel / Accommodation sectors
- present (offices, key people) in Ireland
- doing technology development or investment
- Startups, scale-ups, multi-nationals
- native companies or foreign direct investment
- providing key infrastructure, conferences, support or investment
Link is to the Google Sheet version. If you know of any Irish companies that I'm missing, please let me know!
I wrote a book! For history and travel lovers or those looking for new travel ideas, "Revolutionary Road Trip" reveals hidden stories of America's founding. I spent years traveling and collecting stories that haven't been published sharing lesser known history.
Check it out at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GKPQVNFG
Thanks to everyone who came along to Sydney Travel Massive's industry social at Commons Bar last week — here's a few photos we compiled from the evening.
We had a great mix of members from across the travel industry — including aviation specialists, travel tech founders, tour operators, and creators to name a few! I think I got around the room to meet most people (if not, next time!) and was absolutely amazed by how much of a cross-section of the tourism industry we represented!
It was also extra special to share the evening with some very early founding members of the Travel Massive community, including Michael Ball (thanks Haley!) and Bryon Merzeo who were visiting from overseas. Also in attendance was Ruby Boukabou from Paris Travel Massive (see her book "The Movie Lovers Guide to Paris" in the photos) 😊
A big thanks to Sarah Rhodes who is leading our chapter for organising this event and bringing everyone together. Sydney Travel Massive is well and truly back on the map.
See you at the next event!
So great having you in town for the event Ian!! Thanks for sharing the Travel Massive story with everyone.
Great meetup, met so many interesting travel professionals. Thanks for organising!
Thank you everyone for joining, I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations, catching up with regulars and meeting some new faces too!! Next event should be in May, date and venue tba 🙂
Great special event, thanks to Sarah for organising. Met some amazing travel professionals from all corners of the industry. I am already looking forward to the next one!
Loved the event and meeting people from the whole travel ecosystem! 🙌 Thanks, Sarah for organising
Each year, the [Travel Massive ITB Berlin Party](www.travelmassive.com/events/berlin-travel-massive-itb-party-2026-1060376387) brings together some of the brightest minds in global travel — and 2026 was no exception. Held at Generator Alexanderplatz, the evening welcomed over 350 travel industry professionals from around the world for a night of connection, conversation, and community.
The room was filled with professionals spanning tourism boards, OTAs, tour operators, travel tech, hospitality, and travel media — a true reflection of the breadth and diversity of the Travel Massive network. The energy was electric, and the conversations flowed well into the evening.
Whether you flew in from across the world or joined us from right here in Berlin, your presence is what makes this community so vibrant and worth celebrating. We are grateful for each and every one of you — and we can't wait to do it all again next year.
This year's event was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners. A heartfelt thank you to [James Lemon](www.travelmassive.com/@james-lemon) from [Stripe](stripe.com/industries/travel) for his continued support of Travel Massive events globally. Equal thanks go to [Denisa Kostolanyiova](www.travelmassive.com/@denisa), [Malcolm Archer](www.travelmassive.com/@malcolm-archer-5383176116), and the team at [Stay22](stay22.com) for their support of the travel bloggers and media members in our community, and to [Marie Lechantoux](www.travelmassive.com/@marie-lechantoux-7570557972) for her invaluable contributions on the event coordination side.
We are also grateful to [Garrett Brennan](www.travelmassive.com/@garrett-brennan-6302767037) from [FreedomPay](freedompay.com), who played a significant role in supporting our inaugural [Unconference](www.travelmassive.com/posts/photos-from-berlin-travel-massives-unconference-at-hotel-moa-700735215) in Berlin earlier this year, and to [Teresa Baumgarten](www.travelmassive.com/@teresa-baumgarten-2215820928) and the team at [ITB Berlin](www.itb.com/en) for their ongoing partnership and dedication to bringing the local travel industry together here in Berlin.
A special mention goes to the incredible team at [Generator Alexanderplatz](staygenerator.com/hostels/berlin/alexanderplatz?lang=en-GB) — Alex Bunea, Merten Yunus Ucar, Can Kapcik, Annajane Guzel, and the entire staff — for once again providing an outstanding venue and ensuring every guest had a memorable experience.
The party was hosted by [Bjorn Troch](www.travelmassive.com/@social_traveler), Travel Massive Berlin Chapter Leader, and co-host [Hannah Deans](www.travelmassive.com/@hannah-deans).
If you attended the event, we'd love to hear about your experience — drop a comment and share a little about your work in travel. We're a community built on mutual support, and every connection made at events like this helps move the industry forward.
*Interested in getting involved with future Travel Massive events in Berlin? Reach out to Bjorn and Hannah — they'd love to welcome you. Join the [Berlin Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/berlin-travel-massive-798824414) to stay updated on upcoming events and news, and see you soon at our next event.*
Putting together the yearly Travel Massive ITB party in Berlin is such an honor and a joy. I saw so many smiling faces and a room buzzing with so much positive energy!
Every year our party grows bigger and this year we got to welcome +350 travel industry professionals from all over the world.
Professionals working at tourism boards, OTA's, tour companies, travel tech, hospitality and travel influencer and creators joined us for an evening of mingling and connecting.
If you were there, feel free to leave a little message about your experience and your work in travel in the comments. We're all here to support each other and make the travel experience for our customers, readers, viewers and clients a little better each day.
As your host I want to thank everyone for joining and can't wait to do this again next year!
Safe travels and do get in touch if you'd like to be part of our Travel Massive events in Berlin, co-host Hannah Deans and I would love to welcome you.
Also give me a nudge if you want to work with travel influencer and creators in Europe or Berlin!
It looked like a wonderful evening — thanks for sharing these great photos!
A big thanks to everyone in the Travel Massive community who attended and all of our fantastic supporters that can make these big events possible.
PS: If you were looking for me... I had to pass on this year's ITB to attend my best friend's wedding back home in Australia — unfortunately there's no airplane fast enough (yet) to get from Berlin to Tasmania in enough time. See you all next year!
Yes! You were definitely missed.
A great event to see old and new friends. Went the other year at ITB.
Fantastic event! Thank you for brining us all together! (Haven't had this much fun in ages!)
Great event - see you next year!
What a night! We gathered at the beautiful Hotel Emblem in San Francisco for an energizing conversation about the future of travel — and the evening did not disappoint.
In partnership with the [Travel Tech Association](traveltech.org), we hosted an [all-woman panel](www.travelmassive.com/events/innovation-night-building-the-future-of-travel-presented-with-the-travel-tech-association-1033631143) of founders, innovators, and investors who brought sharp insights to topics ranging from fundraising and customer acquisition to the opportunities shaping travel tech's next chapter.
Moderated by [Laura Chadwick](www.linkedin.com/in/lauraknappchadwick/), President & CEO of the Travel Tech Association, the discussion sparked plenty of great conversation among the 25 travel professionals in the room.
Our expert panelists:
* [Hayley Melidonis](www.linkedin.com/in/hayleymelidonis/), CEO & Founder at [Bubbl](bubbl.co) — an AI powered community event travel platform.
* [Anjali Kakkad](www.linkedin.com/in/anjalikakkadp/), Lead TPM at Google Maps, and founder of Aligned Rewards.
* [Kavitha Ramaswamy](www.linkedin.com/in/kavitharam/), Chief of Staff at [Mercurius Media Capital](mmc.us), the first dedicated U.S. media-for-equity fund.
A huge thank you to our panelists for sharing so generously, to the [Travel Tech Association](traveltech.org) for sponsoring the event, all of our attendees for their contributions, and to the wonderful team at [Hotel Emblem](www.hotelemblem.com) for opening their doors to the Travel Massive community.
*Want to be part of conversations like this? Join the [San Francisco Bay Area Travel Massive](www.travelmassive.com/posts/san-francisco-bay-area-travel-massive-826956232) community and our [Facebook group](www.facebook.com/groups/sanfranciscotravelmassive) to stay updated on upcoming events — and reach out if you'd like to get involved or support a future event. We'd love to hear from you.*
[Travel Massive Toronto](www.travelmassive.com/posts/toronto-travel-massive-156537040) welcomed March with a flavour-packed double FAM tour through two of the city's most beloved neighbourhoods — Chinatown and Kensington Market.
Hosted by [Culinary Adventure Co.](culinaryadventureco.com), media professionals and creators from across the GTA joined a guided walking tour that wove together local history and hands-on tastings from the neighbourhood's best family-run restaurants and food businesses. Highlights included a dim sum feast at Rol San, artisan cheese at Sanagan's, and tacos from Tacos 101 — a delicious cross-section of everything that makes this corner of Toronto so special. Members left with full stomachs, fresh stories, and a deeper appreciation for the communities behind the food.
Founded in 2011, Culinary Adventure Co. is Toronto's top-rated culinary tourism operator, welcoming thousands of hungry, curious guests each year through neighbourhood walking tours and immersive food and drink experiences. As a family-owned, LGBTQI+ business, CAC is committed to championing the small, independent food and drink businesses that give Toronto its character — with [award-winning tours](culinaryadventureco.com/city/toronto) spanning St. Lawrence Market, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Roncesvalles Village, King West, the Entertainment District, Little India, and Gerrard East.
At the events, Travel Massive welcomed journalists, bloggers, and publishers representing many brands including: Globe and Mail, Fodors, Broadview Magazine, Zoomer Magazine, PAX Media, Air India Inflight Magazine, Pink Play Mags, Parenting To Go, The GATE, Traveling Mitch/Ultimate Ontario, Hello Hema, Travel Mammal, Paths to Travel Magazine, DownshiftingPRO, and Travel with TMc.Amond the attendees were also content creators like Yashy Murphy, Alice Phan, David Kvelashvili, Tiffany Cruz, Foodiefork, Lotoya Jackson, and Venus & Maiku.
Thanks to everyone who attended, and to Culinary Adventure Co. for hosting us!
We had so much fun. Thanks again to Kevin and CJ for the awesome tour.
Glad you were able to join us!
Sorry, I missed it. Had too many commitments I couldn't rearrange. It looked so fun.
I was soooooo very sorry to miss this event. I was visiting Panama for a vacation with friends so it was impossible. I hope that you have a redo. My favourite kind of event
Hi Travel Massive community 👋
I’m Jake, founder of DocentPro.
We just launched a new feature called SpotFetch that turns any Instagram or TikTok post into saved travel locations automatically.
If you’ve ever saved a Reel because of a restaurant or café… and then never found the place again, that’s exactly the problem we built this for.
How it works:
1. Find a post on Instagram or TikTok
2. Tap Share → DocentPro
3. Our AI extracts the places and saves them to your travel collection
No more rewatching videos to figure out the location.
Would love feedback from fellow travel builders and creators here.
Try it here (link to app store):
link.docentpro.com/YvkiooE2e1b
very cool feature!
Thanks! It literally takes a minute to collect all the trending spots from Instagram and TikTok. You should try it.
Intrigued!
You should try out. It’s a game changer!
Love the idea . Great app . Going to check it out.
so many people love this feature. Appreciate it!
HERE'S THE NEXT 5 UPCOMING EVENTS:
Stay22 Unpacked: The $1 Billion Blueprint for Travel Content Success
Calling all creators, publishers and travel brands...
🚀 Learn exactly what’s driving real revenue for travel creators in 2026
👉 Watch LIVE on Tuesday 17th March at 2pm UK (9am NYC / 3pm CET)
🎬 A recording will be available afterwards for registered participants.
Why you should join, and who you'll hear from
The travel creator economy is shifting fast. In 2025, 5,000+ creators drove $1 billion in travel bookings through Stay22 — despite Google updates, AI saturation, and volatile traffic. So what's actually working?
Join us for a data-packed session unpacking the new Stay22 Affiliate Trends Report: which destinations are driving demand, which cities convert best, and why "where to stay" and itinerary content are outperforming everything else for affiliate revenue.
⭐ Feuza Reis (Founder of Fuse Travels & Partnerships Manager at Stay22) brings a rare dual perspective — as an Italy-focused creator and a monetisation strategist working with thousands of publishers, she has firsthand insight into what's actually converting in 2026. Learn more at fusetravels.com/en/
Hosted by Matthew Gardiner (@matthewgardiner) — Director of Travel Massive London and strategic communications leader — who'll guide the conversation and make sure you leave with practical, actionable takeaways.
Don't guess what's next in travel. Get the data, the strategy, and the insider insight.
Topics we'll cover
✅ What’s actually working in 2026
💻 Practical examples of new content trends
🇮🇹 What destinations are driving demand
📈 Which cities are converting at the highest rates
💬 Your content questions, answered
Reserve your spot now to watch live.
The recording will be available afterwards.
Did you miss the Stay22 Affiliate Trends Report?
Get your copy today at hubs.ly/Q045pkkl0
The innate impulse to explore has been woven into the human story since day one. For some, it has evolved into the mission of a modern nomad – those driven by a compulsion to visit every country on earth – a mission now termed “extreme travel.” While these travellers might collect the physical markers of their journey, like magnets and ink-heavy passport stamps, their true pursuit is much deeper: the acquisition of indelible experiences that remain long after the borders are crossed.
This panel of three extreme travellers will explore this growing segment of travel, where these modern-day explorers travel to countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Haiti, and others. Why do they pursue this audacious quest? What counts as visiting a country? How do they get the most difficult visas? How do they assess security and risk factors? What were their most dangerous situations? What were their most cherished and least favorite countries? And finally, what were some of their unforgettable culinary experiences?
Panelists:
Ric Gazarian is the founder of the Extraordinary Travel Festival (October in Bangkok) and a globe-spanning explorer, storyteller, and community builder whose work has centered on the pursuit of understanding the world through travel. Since 2009, Ric has been on a mission to visit every country on earth, a journey defined by deep curiosity, human connection, and unguarded experiences in places both extraordinary and overlooked. He has been to 190 countries.
Shigeki (Shagg) Makino worked for 20 years for investment management companies in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and Boston. He has been to 164 countries so far, with extensive time living in 10 of them. He is focused on visiting the remaining UN member nations over the next few years.
Jenna Pava was born in Russia and moved to the United States with her family when she was six. She became a teacher, a career she loves for the impact she makes in the classroom, as well as the freedom it gives her to travel during school breaks. In 2023, she moved to Bangkok. Jenna has visited 188 UN countries and continues her pursuit of reaching all 193, blending her love of teaching with her passion for global exploration.
Moderated by Imtiaz Muqbil, executive editor of Travel Impact Newswire.
Where:
Foreign Correspondents Club
P floor, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini
BTS: Chit Lom
Tickets:
FCCT Members free, non-members 450 baht; students and local media with ID 150 baht
Link to event pageAfter a hugely successful inaugural year, Family Traveller Live is returning to Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on 21–22 March 2026 for an unforgettable weekend of active family adventure.
Complimentary Tickets for Travel Massive Members: For the first 100 bookings. Partner code 'TMFREE'
Get ready for a family day out like no other. Over two action-packed days you can:
➤ Zipline across Allianz Stadium.
➤ Abseil at the home of English Rugby.
➤ Try your hand at Pickleball, Drumba, Rugby Skills and so much more.
➤ Let the little ones loose in soft-play.
➤ Step behind the scenes on the England changing room tour.
➤ Train like an astronaut and brave the multi-access trainer.
➤ Tackle the surf-simulator
➤ Meet-and-greet with the PAW Patrol. Chase will be on the case on Saturday 21st March. Marshall will be fired up and ready on Sunday 22nd March
➤ The first ever rooftop walk of Allianz Stadium.
➤ And discover the world’s best family travel destinations, all under one roof.
Find out more about the event: live.familytraveller.com
This is the ultimate chance to spark your family’s wanderlust, get active, and experience something truly special together.
Tickets are limited. Don’t miss out: familytraveller.seetickets.com/event/family-traveller-live/allianz-stadium/3531997?offercode=TMFree
As a member of Travel Massive you can enjoy complimentary entry tickets with our exclusive partner code: TMFREE. Available for the first 100 bookings.
We can’t wait to see you there!
🚀🌍 And if you are a travel brand ready to put your destination, product, or experience in front of a highly engaged, affluent, family audience, you can discover the opportunities to exhibit or sponsor a bespoke activation at the show by contacting Matthew Gardiner: matthew@travelmassive.com.
Link to event pageJoin us on Tuesday, 24 March, for a presentation on the Vietnamese travel habits and networking with fellow tourism industry professionals.
This event will take place at The Cloud lounge, located on the 48th floor of Vinpearl Landmark 81 Autograph Collection, offering stunning views of the Saigon skyline.
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Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection is kindly offering all our guests a complimentary welcome drink, snacks, and a special happy hour menu. Attendees will also have a chance to take a tour of the hotel facilities, including guest rooms and the Presidential Suite, the highest suite in town, located on the 68th floor. The hotel’s most exclusive accommodation features expansive living spaces, refined interiors, and breathtaking views from the highest hotel in Vietnam. Please register your interest upon arrival.
Meet our Speaker — Richard Burrage, Founder at Cimigo
Richard Burrage has thirty years of experience in market research and consulting. Richard has spent the last twenty-five years in Vietnam, assisting in developing and building numerous brands to achieve leadership positions. Richard is the Founder of the market research agency Cimigo. Learn more at www.cimigo.com.
About the Presentation — Vietnamese Travel Habits
Cimigo’s Vietnamese travel habits 2025 study paints a detailed portrait of how Vietnamese travellers are choosing, experiencing, and planning travel, and why destinations must now localise, personalise, and differentiate to stay relevant.
Schedule
5 pm - 5:30 pm: Welcome drink and networking
5:30 pm - 6 pm: Presentation: Vietnamese Travel Habits report
6 pm - 7:30 pm: Networking and tours of the property
📍 Location
The Cloud @ Vinpearl Landmark 81 Autograph Collection - 48th Floor
720A Điện Biên Phủ, Phường 22, Bình Thạnh, Ho Chi Minh City
⏰ Time
5 pm - 7:30 pm
This event is for everyone involved in the travel industry, including hotels, tour operators, travel agents, DMCs, travel media, and content creators.
Please note that the number of tickets is limited; register in advance if you are going to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you on March 24th!
Link to event pageHello Toronto Travel Massive community,
Stop paying full price for flights and start leveraging your everyday personal and business expenses to allow you to fly affordably anywhere in the world.
First, you will hear from Tara McAndrew, and expert on all things on points and miles. In her introductory workshop to using points and miles, Tara will share her insights on how to make your expenses pay for your travel.
After a short break we will welcome community members to share their tips and tricks in a series of 5-minute lightning talks. Have a few tips you'd like to share? Submit your 5-minute talk idea: forms.gle/nyzQDznfw12htfoA6
⏰ Schedule of activities:
6:00 PM: Arrival
6:15 PM: Welcome
6:30 PM: Presentation by Tara McAndrew
7:00 PM: Break
7:15 PM: Community lightning talks
7:45 PM: Open room Q&A
8:00 PM: Event ends
Meet your speakers:
Tara McAndrew
IG, FB, YT @TravelwithTMc | www.TravelwithTMc.com
Podcast: travellingthroughlifepod.buzzsprout.com/2455874/follow
Tara is a Canadian polyglot, a connector and storyteller, and small business owner. She has been living and travelling around the world for over a decade. She has lived in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and her campervan Betty White, and travelled to 6 out of 7 continents. By using points and miles she has saved thousands of dollars each year on flights.
In addition to blogging on her website Travel with TMc, speaking engagements, and podcasting on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go. Tara is on a mission to help Canadians affordably fly through points and miles coaching. She offers private 1-on-1 consultations, workshops, and an online course to help people harness their spending to pay themselves to travel too.
Barry Choi
IG: @barry_choi | www.moneywehave.com
Barry Choi is an award-winning journalist, personal finance expert, media consultant, brand ambassador and credit card and loyalty columnist for The Globe and Mail.
About the venue sponsor:
Nieuport Aviation is the owner and operator of the passenger terminal at the award-winning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Learn more at www.nieuport.com
💬 Join the conversation:
• Travel Massive | @travelmassiveTO #TravelMassiveToronto
• Nieuport Aviation | IG: @nieuportaviation | LinkedIn @Nieuport Aviation
• Tara McAndrew | IG: @TravelwithTM
🎟️ Event registration: There is a maximum capacity, so make sure to register. If there is a waitlist, we would encourage you to still sign up in case someone is no longer able to come. If there are any cancellations, we will add people from the waitlist. In the meantime, please have a look at your Travel Massive profile and take a moment to make sure it is up to date.
👉 Please note:
* All guests must be registered to attend.
* No +1s please.
* Must be an active member of the travel industry to attend with an approved and updated profile on www.travelmassive.com. Please make sure to describe what your role is in the travel industry and add associated social media and website links.
👉 Cancellations: If you are no longer able to attend, please try to release your ticket 48 hrs (2 days) before the event so others can attend. Thank you for understanding.
🚨As these events are limited capacity, we have a 3-strike no show policy.
📸 This event will be photographed by a member of a Travel Massive team or/and our event partner. If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know upon arrival.
Land acknowledgment
We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe and, in particular, the Mississauga’s of the New Credit whose territories we gather on. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
Link to event pageJoin the top travel innovators and leaders from South East Asia at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026, in Da Nang, Vietnam on August 21-22.
Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 will be hosted across two days in Da Nang (21-22 August) with a focus on innovation, creation, and marketing in travel, featuring: expert-led workshops, industry panels, founder interviews, a startup pitch competition, tourism and creator masterclasses, and community activations.
Check out highlights from our 2025 conference: www.travelmassive.com/posts/photos-from-travel-massive-asia-conference-2025-in-da-nang-vietnam-401401759
The Conference for Travel Innovation, Creation, and Marketing
Day 1 ("the conference") will be hosted on the final day of HorecFex (20-21 August) — the premier technology event for the tourism and hospitality industry in Vietnam which attracts over 4,000 attendees including senior hospitality executives and features 80 exhibition booths from local and international vendors.
Day 2 ("the masterclasses") will take place inside the historic town of Hoi An — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring small-group tourism and creator masterclasses led by experts from the Travel Massive network, followed by an exclusive after party to celebrate two days of learnings and new connections.
🏝️ The conference will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre, a 5-star conference facility built for the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, located in the centre of the beachfront Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex.
🇻🇳 Da Nang is the largest city in Central Vietnam and a regional hub for Vietnam's fast growing tourism market, which welcomed a record 21+ million international tourists in 2025 and is the 3rd largest travel destination in South East Asia. Vietnam's top inbound source markets include the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, and Russia.
👉 This is an exclusive event for: travel industry professionals, tourism operators, travel startups, verified travel creators, influencers and KOLs, and relevant industry experts and media.
🤩 This is your opportunity to learn from and meet with like-minded professionals and founders from across the tourism, hospitality, and online travel sectors in South East Asia and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you!
Program and topics (preliminary)
Day 1 — Conference at Ariyana Convention Centre
🤖 (Workshop) Get Found in the AI Era: SEO and AI Search Visibility for Travel Brands
💻 (Workshop) AI-Powered Travel Marketing: From Content Creation to Campaign Execution
🇻🇳 Vietnam's Moment: Building a World-Class Tourism Destination
🔥 Fireside Chat: Building a Successful Travel Business in Southeast Asia
🤳 The Creator Economy Meets Travel: What's Working in 2026
✈️ From Local to Global: How Vietnamese Travel Businesses Are Scaling
🚀 Travel Startup Pitch Competition
🥂 Industry networking drinks
Day 2 — Hoi An Masterclasses
🎓 5-8 expert-led masterclasses across two venues covering topics including content creation, travel storytelling, AI marketing tools, destination marketing, growing a travel business in Southeast Asia, and building and monetizing a travel audience.
🎉 After Party — an exclusive evening event at a secret venue in Hoi An to celebrate two days of learning, connection, and inspiration with new friends from across the travel industry.
Tickets and Registration
Tickets to Travel Massive Asia Conference 2026 Da Nang (21-22 August) will be available to purchase in the coming weeks and includes entry to HorecFex Hospitality Exhibition and Forum (20-21 August). Some restrictions apply:
• Morning workshops on Day 1 are limited to 100 seats.
• Masterclasses on Day 2 are subject to group capacity and availability.
To secure your spot at Travel Massive Asia Conference 2025 Da Nang:
✅ Join the waitlist on this official event page on Travel Massive
✅ Purchase a ticket when they go on sale (announced mid March)
FAQ: Where to stay / how to get there:
• Day 1 will be hosted at the Ariyana Convention Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam.
• Day 2 will be hosted in Hoi An town (venue to be announced).
• The official hotel is Furama Resort (a 10 minute walk to the convention centre).
• There are many hotel options nearby the convention centre and in Da Nang city.
• Fly direct to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) from international hubs including Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, or transit via Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Hanoi.
• Bus and train from HCMC (Saigon) to Da Nang (allow a full day, at least).
• Get an Electronic Visa for Vietnam at evisa.gov.vn (for US and other citizens)
• We recommend to extend your stay to explore nearby sights and Central Vietnam!
Questions or need advice? Contact us at danang@travelmassive.com
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